Job Title: Controls Technician (3rd shift, 11p - 7a)
Job Description
The Controls Technician plays a key role in maintaining and supporting automated manufacturing equipment by troubleshooting controls-related issues and ensuring systems operate reliably. This position works with PLCs, servo systems, sensors, industrial networks, vision systems, and electrical control panels to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support production goals. The Controls Technician partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently while meeting regulatory and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
Essential Skills
Work Environment
Night Shift: Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Must maintain reliable attendance and follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements. Incredibly clean work environment in a newer building.
Opportunity to join a growing company and advance your career in the Controls/Automation field with a super clean environment, nice food courts, and great medical benefits.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walker, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Walker,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.
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